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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Red Cloud's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the Sioux's most famous warriors during the Powder River encounters goes by what name?
(a) Roman Nose
(b) Little Horse
(c) Captain Jack
(d) Chief Joseph

2. In 1868 what does Red Cloud do?
(a) Agrees to a peace treaty
(b) Leaves the Powder River territory
(c) Moves into Canada
(d) Attacks Fort Laramie

3. The Sioux warriors force the soldiers to retreat to what fort?
(a) Fort Defiance
(b) Fort Snelling
(c) Fort Wise
(d) Fort Connor

4. What US general declared war on the Navajo and Apache?
(a) General Carleton
(b) General Sherman
(c) General Custer
(d) General Sheridan

5. Where does the author, Dee Brown say the Indians learned their savage practices?
(a) Ffrom the white soldiers
(b) From English settlers
(c) From Spanish explorers
(d) From tribes to the north

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the Sioux move into the Black Hills?

2. What famous chief was leading the Navaho nation in 1860?

3. Who said, "When the white man comes in my country he leaves a trail of blood."?

4. What is the name of the Fort where the Santee Sioux are kept until they are finally put on a reservation?

5. What is the name of the reservation where the Navajo are forced to live?

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